You’ve seen Under the Tuscan Sun, right? You know, the one where a North American woman finds herself visiting Tuscany and decides to buy a property, then the hilarity of house fixing in a foreign land ensues. Yeah, that’s me right now, but in Lagos, Nigeria.
A few of the beautiful pieces of art and artifacts we have added to our Ibezimako Villa so far. Many were found at the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, but we also found lots of goodies from artisans at Eleko beach and from our travels in Tanzania.
Chuck and I bought a house! In the spring of 2018, we finally bit the bullet and started looking for a house together. We wanted an older home not far from the city centre as we both had houses in the West End and loved the convenience of the area. After a lot of looking, … [Read more]
My partner loves roasted pumpkin seeds. Like, you have no idea. Last year, I forgot to get pumpkins, which meant no roasted seeds, and I never heard the end of it. This year, The Great Pumpkin Seed Eater started talking about getting gourds at the end of August. August! I kept hearing “don’t forget about the … [Read more]
As the ridiculously cheesy house signs say…home is where the heart is. And 16 years ago this month, I took possession of a teeny-tiny bungalow in one of Winnipeg’s most notorious neighbourhoods and it’s had a grasp on my heart ever since. When I first bought this little gem, it had a beige living room (lamé!), … [Read more]
I found the cutest critter cookie cutter set at Crate & Barrel this year. So making eight dozen of these guys was a no-brainer, right? Especially since I had never baked sugar cookies before. Well, after six plus hours baking and icing these puppies I was completely crittered out! But also completely happy with the … [Read more]
Well, after a long journey through another home renovation, I’m extremely happy to say my kitchen overhaul is officially OVER! And boy am I happy with the outcome.
Spring was super late this year, which made the garden grow like gang busters once it did finally arrive. This is my favourite time of gardening season, everything is coming up roses and peonies and poppies and portulaca and fat cats.
And away we go! Today was the beginning of my kitchen renovation. I’m extrememly excited with a side of trepidation; renos can take a looooong time. Hopefully this one goes well and I end up with a fab kitchen that I love to bits. It actually better exceed expectations, because I really liked my old … [Read more]
2012 was another fantastic year of travel adventures. Last year’s highlights were Gimli, Orlando and Turks & Caicos.
Every year, once spring arrives, Stanley starts to get the “fresh air” itch. He starts sitting non-stop by the windows in the house, looking outside, staring wistfully at the back yard, imagining a better life. Yearning for freedom; sweet, sweet freedom. And one day it happens, the door opens and we say “Stan, go outside … [Read more]
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted something. Can’t really think of anything to talk about, so I will just post some pics of my finished bathroom. I should say almost finished. The floor is still not complete as not enough tile was ordered and my beautiful new sink was crushed by a cat. Yep, … [Read more]
Here are some pics of my bathroom reno so far. Still have a bit to do, but it’s starting to look good.
Today, I was told by my coworker Anna that I am a lazy blogger. Ok, maybe those weren’t her exact words, but that’s what I have been. Here’s my excuse… I have been super busy! The last couple of weeks have been crazy. I am currently motoring between my home to check on the bathroom … [Read more]
The bathroom reno has begun! The old tub wall is being removed as I write this. I love, love, love watching the destruction of it. I hated that wall. Stupid linoleum tub surround. It was gross. I’m going to blog the process as it continues. I will try to take some good shots of the … [Read more]
